ᐅ Which smart bulbs are compatible with Matter?

Created on: 15 Nov 2022 12:43
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FrankChief
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FrankChief
15 Nov 2022 12:43
Hello,

Matter is about to launch, and it already looks very promising that the standard will establish itself in the long term and replace the older systems (especially the isolated solutions).

My question is: Which smart lights would you recommend for Matter?

Lights: complete lamps, bulbs, light strips, etc.

Matter mainly relies on the wireless standard Thread, but Wi-Fi and other wireless standards can also be integrated via bridges.

The largest and best-known provider is Philips Hue. However, Philips Hue has already announced that they will continue to use Zigbee and do not plan to incorporate Thread. Matter compatibility will be achieved through the Hue Bridge.

Which lamps would you recommend?

Would you use Philips Hue despite Zigbee and work with two wireless standards (Zigbee for the lamps and the rest with Thread)?

For light switches, I like the Eve Light Switch (wireless standard Thread). Alternatively, you could also use Friends of Hue switches or standard Zigbee light switches.
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SaniererNRW123
15 Nov 2022 14:00
FrankChief schrieb:

Matter is about to launch and it already looks very promising that the standard will establish itself in the long term and replace the old systems (especially the isolated solutions).
Does it really look that promising?

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FrankChief
15 Nov 2022 20:29
What alternatives are still available?

For us, there is only a wireless solution that is as future-proof as possible.
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SaniererNRW123
15 Nov 2022 20:53
Wireless or Wi-Fi. There have been plenty of options for many years. But you are focused on Matter. Why buy a wireless bulb and commit to an expensive solution when you can simply use a Shelly with any bulb you want?

Or automate properly and use KNX.
rick201815 Nov 2022 20:53
No wiring possible? The type of lamp doesn’t really matter (unless you have DALI power supplies…). You just need to connect an actuator in between.
Patricck15 Nov 2022 20:57
I have heard of Matter before, but I don’t really think it will become widely adopted.

There are already too many working solutions available.
SaniererNRW123 schrieb:

Wireless or Wi-Fi. There have been plenty of options for many years. But you are focused on Matter. Why buy a wireless bulb and commit to an expensive system when you can simply use a Shelly with any bulb you want?

Or properly automate by using KNX.

Well, smart home doesn’t necessarily mean KNX,